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A Docent Tour

A docent leads a group around To highlight what’s on view With information most Museum-goers never knew. If he or she’s a good one, Your attention will be held And perhaps to more exhibits You may therefore be compelled. Though passionate about the job, Most docents don’t get paid. Quite often, they’ve retired From another stock in trade. We’re lucky for these volunteers Who happily enthuse Sharing facts about displays of which We’ve not the slightest clues.

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Date: 10/23/2019 10:03:00 AM
So, you're a docent too? What a lucky lady you are, Ilene. I'd love to be one if I were much younger and living in Paris. Many tour groups are headed by American students for American tourists. The pay's not great, I'm told, but the experience is priceless. / M
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Date: 10/17/2019 8:48:00 PM
My first inclination was to think maybe she typo'd decent. But knowing who I was reading, :) that quickly passed. And now you know that I learned a new word today. Once again teach, thanks for the lesson. And another smooth flowing poem. <3 :)
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Date: 10/16/2019 7:11:00 PM
Quite right write! Well done! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 10/16/2019 4:57:00 PM
Great tribute to docents... and thanks for giving me an idea. I just might be a 'natural' for this kind of thing. It would have never occurred to me otherwise, either. Thanks again, Ilene for a great poem and a great idea. Warmest wishes, Gershon
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Date: 10/16/2019 5:31:00 PM
Hey Gershon! I was writing about a docent tour I took at the Museum of Art and Design in NYC but I am also a docent (or "gallery educator") at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan and I love doing it. Check it out - sounds like you'd enjoy it, too...
Date: 10/16/2019 8:44:00 AM
This is delightful. Well expressed Irene. ;0)
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Date: 10/16/2019 8:24:00 AM
Ha, this was cute Ilene and very truthful. These volunteers love their work and we love them. I love learning like that, informal and fun.
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Date: 10/15/2019 6:59:00 PM
Hi Ilene, Your well written and informative poem makes me want to visit the museum again. Thanks for penning such a write. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis
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